Articles filed under Gardening
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Take steps to protect trees from harsh winter weatherOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - Q: What can I do to protect my trees and shrubs from frost damage, in case we have another "polar vortex" winter? A: You are wise to think about protecting trees and shr...
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America in Bloom recognizes West Chicago resident Judith HorsleyOct 24, 2019 11:00 pm - Earlier this month, West Chicago resident Judith Horsley was recognized by the national organization America in Bloom as one of several Dwight Lund Community Champion no...
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Fall colors: Mushrooms on forest floor blaze brightly with autumn huesOct 21, 2019 6:00 am - Fall colors: Mushrooms on forest floor blaze brightly with autumn hues
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Popular holiday flower show returns Nov. 6 to HuntleyOct 13, 2019 11:00 pm - The Huntley Area Lions Club invites everyone to its annual holiday flower basket raffle on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Original arrangements will be created and showcased on the ...
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Early frosts are fast approachingOct 13, 2019 7:00 am - The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is typically later in Chicago. Tender plants can be protected from light freezes by covering ...
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The front-yard vegetable garden. Will suburbia stand for it?Oct 13, 2019 7:00 am - On the back of Susan Eisendrath's little SUV, a bumper sticker reads: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” You need only go a few feet — to her curbside front y...
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Vines solve problems and extend garden 'up'Oct 13, 2019 7:00 am - Vines can be the solution to many landscape challenges, including creating privacy, providing a lush backdrop for other plants, covering bare spots and dressing up views...
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To keep enjoying your garden's flowers, consider drying themOct 13, 2019 6:00 am - Cut flowers have an intense but brief vase life, lasting generally about a week. Yet they can be preserved as attractive and long-lasting arrangements when properly drie...
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Warrenville wins top honor in America in Bloom competitionOct 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Warrenville has captured top honors in this year's America in Bloom National Awards program for towns with populations between 14,000 and 17,000. Other communities in ...
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Goodrich Elementary students learn about hydroponic foodOct 06, 2019 11:00 pm - Something exciting is growing in Cassandra Graff's sixth-grade classroom at Goodrich Elementary School in Woodridge. Students are using the Flex Farm, innovative hydropo...